Dear Authors and Writers, Are you in violation of making the top 7 query letter mistakes? If you are, don’t worry about it. We’ve all made these mistakes. Remember, you can’t change what you don’t know. The good news is outlined below are the top seven query letter mistakes you […]
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How to Make Your eBook Stand Out
If you wrote or plan to write an eBook, follow the guidelines outlined below on how to make your eBook stand out. Having and providing readers with great content is half the battle. I know you’ve heard this before, but sales and marketing are part of the equation. Publishing is […]
10 Easy Ways to Keep Writer’s Block Out of Your Mind
This post on writer’s block was updated on June 2, 2021. R.L. Stine, author the Goosebumps series, was interviewed by Gotham Writers’ Workshops. He was asked about his take on writer’s block. R.L. Stine says, “I never had writer’s block. I really don’t have time for it – too many […]
Don’t Kill Your Novel Idea: Even John Grisham Was Rejected
The July 10, 2011 issue of Parade Magazine featured an interview with John Grisham. His first novel, A Time to Kill was turned down and rejected 30 times; he still has the files. According to John, “I saved all of that stuff.” It makes you wonder if those in the […]
27 Words and Phrases That Have Worn Out Their Welcome
Sometimes freelance, fiction, ghost, travel, and non-fiction writers use certain words and phrases that have worn out their welcome. Writers, you are creative people and can certainly think of new words and phrases to use. Unless a client specifically says, “Use the following words and phrases,” grab the thesaurus and […]
7 Tips for Handling Freelance Writing Clients
Make no mistake about it — freelance writing is a small business. It’s fantastic to work from home, create your own hours, and essentially be “the boss,” but it’s a business that depends upon you for growth. If you’re not a big fan of sales and marketing, your freelance writing […]
Tone of Voice: Misinterpretation Happens
This post was updated on June 18, 2021. Do you pay attention to the tone of voice in your brand or small business’ content and messaging? I’m a writer and can’t help but read, proofread, and question everything that cross my path, including: Newspaper and magazine articles. Newsletters eBooks Flyers […]